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Seal Talk

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Seal Talk

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has proposed actions to help preserve the endangered Hawaiian monk seals.  Below, students reflect on how they feel about the native species and human interactions with them.



We should all come together and protect the Hawaiian Monk seals. Without our help the next generations would be without Hawaiian Monk seals. They wouldn’t get to experience what we did with them. I hope that everyone can just forget what bad things they do and find a way to help them out.
Ky-lee Dudoit-English

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Pili Pa`a

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Pili Pa`a

Heartfelt harmonies, fast-paced strings, peppy bass lines and something you can’t quite put your finger on? You’re probably listening to Pili Pa`a. The four-man local band mix traditional Hawaiian sounds with modern, unusual flavors hinting of reggae, rock and even country. Made up of members George Aiwohi (bass), Justin Avalino (ukulele), Joshua Adachi (guitar) and his son Jeremy Adachi (drums), Pili Pa`a’s friendly banter between songs will keep you laughing – if Joshua Adachi talks plans for a yard sale, be prepared for Aiwohi to ask how much his yard costs.

Three-fourths of Pili Pa`a talked story with the Dispatch last Tuesday between sets at Hotel Molokai, where they played songs about everything from surfing to women to food, and about places as close as Kalama`ula and as far away as Arkansas. (A plan for a song about Ranch Camp is on the way – they say they’re joking, but we’ll have to wait and see.)

The Molokai Dispatch (TMD): How long have you been playing together?

Joshua Adachi: We’ve been playing six or seven years. George and I used to play together, and we had group members interchanging. [A few years later] we put together a group to play a graduation party for Justin’s family in Alaska, and it kind of evolved to different things. We’re pretty versatile in our music.



Avalino: We could record someday but it would have to be our Top 12 or something, and we should have six originals on the CD.

TMD: Anything else you wanna say about playing on Molokai?

Avalino: Molokai got plenty talent.

Aiwohi: You gotta be confident, but we have fun too. The most important thing is having fun. If not, no sense play.

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Comic Relief

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Comic Relief

Frank DeLima spent four years in a seminary preparing to become a priest. Augie Tulba trained to become a boxer, winning Golden Gloves in Hawaii in 1985 and ’86.

But somehow the pair’s paths changed – and eventually crossed. DeLima, a 36-year comedy veteran from Oahu, and Tulba, better known as

that lends itself to a parody,” he said.

Molokai is one of 14 stops on this year’s Da Babooze Braddahs tour, including four shows on the mainland and several on the neighbor islands, including Hana, Hilo, Lihue and more. Augie said he’s working on a month-long show to take place in March 2012 that will feature himself, DeLima, Mel Cabang, Andy Bumatai and Ed Kaahea.

If Island Air sponsors airfare, he’d like the tour to stop on Molokai, he said – and if that happens, he hopes to pack the house.

“You guys are an awesome audience,” Augie told the crowd. “Go and tell everybody what they missed.”

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Bringing Home the Beats

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

Bringing Home the Beats

Lopaka Colon has music in his blood. You could say it’s in his heartbeat.

The percussionist’s grandparents moved from Puerto Rico to Oahu in 1901, looking to make a better life working in sugarcane plantations. They gave birth to Augie Colon in 1928, and in 1955, Augie joined a four-man Honolulu band headed by Martin Denny, widely recognized as the father of exotica music. The pseudo-tropical genre is marked by jazz-based sounds over jungle rhythms, and was ushered into the mainstream by the group’s 1957 album – aptly titled Exotica.

tired from dancing.”

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Concert to Celebrate 25 Years

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Concert to Celebrate 25 Years

Molokai Dispatch News Release

For more than 25 years, The Molokai Dispatch has been bringing you Molokai news, Molokai style – and now we’re bringing you an awesome family-friendly concert to celebrate!

Molokai-born music sensation Sashamon will perform at Mahana Gardens on Saturday, Sept. 10. Bring your own blankets, beach chairs and beer, and make yourself comfortable while enjoying some of Hawaii’s best jams.

Located at the new Mahana Gardens nursery, expect a beautiful tropical setting that lends itself to good times. With discount admission for kids ($5 for kids under 13, and free for children under 5), families are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $15 for adults. Proceeds support the island’s only free newspaper.

Doors open at 4 p.m. and the show goes until midnight. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Sodas and ono BBQ plates will be available for sale, as well as exclusive commemorative Dispatch T-shirts. Drawings and prizes will be held throughout the evening – must be present to win!

Please note the new date and location for this event: Sept. 10 at Mahana Gardens, located 14 miles west of Kaunakakai on the left side of the base of Maunaloa. For more information and to buy tickets, stop by the Dispatch office at the Moore Center or call 552-2781.

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Wa`akapaemua Goes the Distance

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Wa`akapaemua Goes the Distance

Community Contributed

By Bozo Dudoit

The Molokai men’s crew paddling for Wa`akapaemua Canoe Club finished third overall out of 22 canoes Aug. 21 at the Great Kahakuloa Long Distance Race, a 35-mile race on Maui. Wa`akapaemua men finished with a time of 3:44.19, just 35 seconds behind first place. Teammates included Asa Ward, John Russell Pheifer, Chad Lima, Keola Kino, Titus Castor, Bozo Dudoit, Clint Labrador, Clancy Wright and Brian Gomes.

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Stand Up for the Kingdom

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Hui Kane News Release

The Kingdom of Hawaii, also referred to as the Reinstated Hawaiian Nation, is holding educational classes starting Thursday at 5 p.m. at Mitchell Pauole Center in the conference room. This is also an opportunity for those who want to become participants or citizens of the nation, to start the process. There is an election for the kingdom coming up on Nov. 5, and people will be able to register to vote at the classes. Everyone is welcome to attend. The time has come for us to stand up for our basic human right called sovereignty in Hawaii, and especially on Molokai. This effort is supported by Hui Kane.

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Moana’s Halau Receives OHA Grant

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

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